Window structure and method of assembly thereof



June 21, 1932. c THQRDARSQN, 1,863,733

WINDOW STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY THEREOF Filed Feb. 1. 1930 7 Ti:\.E A??? R 6mm K4 ATTORNEYS d Patented June 21, 1932 UNITED STATES 'PATEN' F E E WINDOW STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY THEREOF Application filed February 1, 1930. Serial No. 425,337.

This invention relates to windows and with particularity to a novel window structure which exhibits an artistic and pleasing appearance.

The invention has for one of its principal objects to provide a highly artistic appearing window and method of assembling and fastening the window panes firmly in position.

Heretofore in windows employing a great number of small panes the requisite neat and artistic finished appearance has been achieved by using so-called leaded-glass, However, while this type of window structure possesses certain improved advantages so far as artistic appearance over the ordinary window structures, nevertheless it possesses certain disadvantages not the least of which is the original cost and the cost and inconvenience incident to replacementof a broken pane.

Furthermore, leaded-glass structures lack the necessary precision of what may be termed the pane-intersection, to give a smooth finished effect.

Accordingly it is one of the objects of the present invention to provide a method of as sembling and fastening small window panes in a window assembly whereby a more artistic and finished effect is attainable than is possible with leaded-glass and similar window structures.

A feature of the invention pertains to a window assembly wherein the individual panes may be expeditiously placed and fastened in position by readily removable means.

Another feature of the invention relates to a window structure comprising a plurality of small window panes together with means for fastening the panes in position, said fastening means having sharp and well-defined outlines whereby the window as a whole exhibits a maximum of artistic efi'ect.

Another feature resides in the methodof assembling and fastening window panes without the use of permanent fastening means such as putty, lead, or similar means.

Other features andv advantages not specifically enumerated will be apparent after a consideration of the following detailed descriptions and the appended claims.

it will be understood that in its broad 'aspects the invention is capable of application to other types of windows and is susceptible of'diiferent embodiments from those particularly disclosed, all of which are intended to be included within the scope of the invention. 7

Accordingly Fig. 1 of the drawing shows a front view, partly in section, of a Window embodying features of the invention;

Fig. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line 2-2 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line 3-3 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line H of Fig-1;

Fig. .5 is a sectional view line 5-5 of Fig. 1.

Referring to the drawing the numeral. 1

represents a window frame ofany desired shape, and constructed of any suitable material such as wood, fibre, etc. The frame 1 is 75 preferably provided with a metallic facing comprising the channel members2 which are taken along the fastened to the frame 1 by suitably countersunk screws 3, or in any other convenient manner. The metal facing 2 is made of sheet material, and preferably of a non-corrosive material such as copper, bronze, etc. Attached to the bottom 2 of the frame, and likewise to the top (not shown) is a channelled r strip 4 which is preferably, although not necessarily, of the same material as the met-a1 facing 2. The strips 4 may be fastened in place either mechanically as by bolts, screws, rivets, etc., or by welding, brazing, soldering, cementing, etc.

Extending transversely, preferably horiv zontally between the sides of the window frame, are a plurality of metal strips 5 having tabs 6 at the'ends which pass through corresponding slits in the metal members 2, and are bent as shown in Fig. 1 to maintain the strips rigidly in position. As shown more clearly in Fig. 4 each of the transverse strips 5 is preferably fashioned from sheet metal such as copper, brass, bronze, etc., doubled back on itself and with its longitudinal edges bent at right-angles as indicated-by the numeral 7. It will be understood that this method of fashioning the strip 5 is merely illustrative and the invention is not limited thereto. The strips 5 are preferably mounted with the turned up portions 7 facing the front of the window, so that there is presented a sharp delineation between the edges of the strip as indicated by numeral 8.

It will be understood, however, that the strips 5 may be formed from a single thickness of metal and with the shallow channel 8 eliminated. I 1

For the purpose of holding the glass panes 9 firmly in posit-ion there is provided for each of the strips 5, a corresponding strip which is preferably, although not necessarily, formed from strip metal bent back upon itself to fit over the rear edge of the associated strip 5. As shown more clearly in Fig. 4 the strip 10 has its longitudinal edges bent outwardly, as indicated by numeral 11, so that when the strip 10 is fastened to the strip 5 by suitable brads or clips 12, there is provided a pair of channels between the bent edges 7 and 11'.

Positioned vertically between the strips 5, or between a strip 5 and the channel members 4: (at the top and bottom of the frame) are a plurality of removable channel members 13, preferably I-shaped in transverse section as shown more clearly in Fig. 5. Each of the members 13 may be formed from a single metal strip bent and formed to the shape as shown in cross section in Fig. 5,.thus providing a shallow channel 14, which corresponds to and harmonizes with the similar channels 8 in transverse strips 5. .It will'be understood however that the members 13 may be fashioned in any suitable manner out of a solid strip to form the I-shaped cross-section shown- From the foregoing description it is believed the manner of assembling the window panes and fastening them will be'clear. Thus the window frame, either with or without the transverse strips fastened in position, may be carried in stock. With the strips 5 thus fastened, a window-pane, for example the lower left pane (Fig. 1), is-placed with its lower edge in the channel member 4, and

' with its upper edge resting against the turned-down edge 7 of strip 5. A spacer member 13 is then placed in position as shown in Fig. 5 and the above steps are repeated until all the panes are in position. The locking strip 10 is then placed over the rear edge of strip 5 and is fastened in position by the members 12, which are preferably readily removable for ease and rapidity in replacing a broken pane. Thus all that is necessary in replacing a broken pane is to remove the locking strip 10 and slide the broken pane out of position.

As a result of the sharply defined boundaetc. enables the metal work to be given a high I polish which further adds to the pleasing appearance of the window.

While the spacing and locking strips are preferably of metal, however, the broad idea of the invention is not limited thereto and even wood or fibre strips may be employed to achieve the readily removable and replaceable characteristics of a window constructed according to the invention. Furthermore while the drawing shows a window made up of rectangular panes, any other shape of pane with correspondingly shaped strips 5 and 13 may be employed. V

While specific constructions and arrangements are disclosed in the drawing various changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. v

What is claimed is: V

1. In a structure of the character described the combination of a frame, a plurality of flanged strips each fastened at its ends to said frame, another flanged strip'slidably mounted i with respect to said first strips, a pane resting against the flanged portions of both said strips, and means secured to the flanged strips for locking said pane in position.

2. In a structure of the character described the combination of a frame,-a pluralityof flanged strips fastenedat opposite ends to said frame, another flanged strip removably attached to each of said first strips to form a long: narrow channel, apane having opposite edges seated within said channels, and a spacer strip slidably mounted at its ends in said channels.

3. YA structure according to claim 2 in which said'spacer strip is also flanged.

4. A structure according to claim 2 in which said spacer strip is I-shaped in transverse section.

5. A structure according to claim 2 in which said strips are of metal.

6. In a structure of the character described the combination of a rigid self-sustaining window frame. a plurality of horizontal strips attached atopposite ends to said frame, and a plurality of removable channel forming vertical. strips.

7. A structure according to claim 6 in which all said strips are flanged to provide a seat for a window frame.

8. In a structure of the character described the combination of a frame, a strip extending transversely across said frame, a spacer strip, another strip, and readily removable means for attaching said other strip to the first mentioned strip to lock said spacer strip in position.

9. In a window structure the combination of a window frame having a metal facing, a plurality of horizontal metal strips fastened to said facing, a longitudinal edge of each strip being flanged.

10. A window structure according to claim 9 in which said strips are formed from sheet metal bent back upon itself.

11. In a window structure means for separating and fastening window panes compris' ing a fixed strip extending transversely in one direction across the window frame, said strip having a longitudinal flanged edge, another strip removably attached to said strip to clamp the edge of a window pane against said flanged edge and a removable spacer, strip also clamped by said removable strip.

12. A window construction of the type described comprising a rigid self-sustaining frame, transverse members secured at their ends to the sides of the frame, vertical members extending between the transverse members, the transverse members and the vertical members comprising folded sheet metal strips having their free edges flanged, panes mounted in said members and metal strips secured to said members to hold the panes in place.

13. A window construction of the type described, comprising a rigid self-sustaining frame, transverse members secured at their ends to the sides of the frame, vertical members extending between the transverse memhere. the transverse members and the vertical members comprising folded sheet metal strips having their free edges flanged, panes mounted in said members, metal strips secured to said members to hold the panes in place, said metal strips being double folded and having their free edges flanged to engage the panes.

14. A window frame structure of the type described, comprising a rigid frame, having metal covered transverse metal strips secured to the metal covering, vertical metal strips extending between the transverse strips, said transverse and vertical metal strips being double folded and flanged to provide T cross sections, panes mounted in said strips and U- shaped channel strips secured to the transverse and metal strips to form complete channels within which the panes are secured.

15. A window frame structure of the type described, comprising a rigid frame, having metal covered transverse metal strips secured to the metal covering, vertical metal strips extending between the transverse strips, said transverse and vertical metal strips being double folded and flanged to provide T cross sections, panes mounted in said strips, U- shaped channel strips secured to the transverse and metal strips to form complete channels within which the panes are secured, and means for removably securing the U-shaped CHESTER H. THORDARSON. 

